Mark Hamill

Carrie Fisher has reigned over an empire for more than three decades. As a 19-year-old, she rocketed to fame playing Princess Leia, a regal rebel spy with a distinctive hairstyle, in the original "Star Wars" film of 1977. Two sequels and one shiny bikini later, Fisher was cemented into pop-culture icon status. Her "Star Wars" appearances have continued into the 21st century, including Star Wars Celebration VI, an extensive, four-day fan gathering that begins today at the Orange County Convention Center. Other celebrities scheduled to attend include Mark Hamill, who played her on-screen brother, Luke Skywalker; Anthony Daniels of C-3P0 fame; Dave Feloni, director of the...

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Carrie Fisher has reigned over an empire for more than three decades. As a 19-year-old, she rocketed to fame playing Princess Leia, a regal rebel spy with a distinctive hairstyle, in the original "Star Wars" film of 1977. Two sequels and one...

BIRTHDAY GUY: Actor Mark Hamill was born in Concord, Calif., on this date in 1951. This birthday guy is easily recognized as Luke Skywalker from the original "Star Wars" trilogy. His other film roles include "The Big Red One,"...